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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION (REGION 6)
PORTLAND, OREGON
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
R6 Supplement No.: R6-2409.15-2008-2
Effective Date: August 11, 2008
Duration: Effective until superseded or removed
Approved: Rick Brazell
Acting Deputy Regional Forester
Date Approved: 8/7/2008
Posting Instructions: Print Regional Supplements on blue paper. Supplements are
numbered consecutively by Handbook number and calendar year. Post by document name.
Remove entire document and replace with this supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first
page of this document. Last supplement was R6 Supplement FSH 2409.15-2008-1 to the zero
code.
New Document(s):
R6 FSH 2409.15, 10
33 Pages
Superseded Document(s):
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Digest:
13.11a – Adds integrated resource contract to timber sale contract operations, and responsibility
for management of Integrated Resource Account.
13.11a - Updates delegations of authority for Timber Sale Contracting Officer (CO), Forest
Service Representative (FSR), Sale Administrator (SA), Engineering Representative (ER),
Contract Inspector (CI), and Harvest Inspector (HI) for the 1973, 2001, and 2004 issuances of the
FS-2400-6(T) timber sale contract and the FS-2400-13(T) stewardship contract. (Exhibits 01, 02,
03, 05)
13.11a - Adds authority for 2006 issuance of the FS-2400-6(T) contract. (Exhibit 04)
13.12 – Revises documentation on the timber sale inspection report.
13.21 – Adds integrated resource contract to timber sale contract obligations.
13.4 – Revises inspection requirements.
13.42 – Clarifies filing requirements for inspection documents.
14. – Clarifies filing requirements for original contract documents.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
11 – TIMBER SALE CONTRACT. .................................................................................. 5
11.2 - Other Contracts ................................................................................................................. 5
11.21 – Permits. ...................................................................................................................... 5
12 – SALE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION. ......................................................... 5
12.1 - Requirements for Regional Programs .............................................................................. 5
13 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. ........................................................................... 6
13.1 – Communications. ............................................................................................................. 7
13.11 – Designations. .............................................................................................................. 7
13.11a – Normal Operations. .................................................................................................. 7
Exhibit 1 - 1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T) .................................................................... 9
Exhibit 2 - 2001 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T) .................................................................. 15
Exhibit 3 - 2004 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T) .................................................................. 19
Exhibit 4 - 2006 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T) .................................................................. 23
Exhibit 5 - FS-2400-13(T) - Stewardship ............................................................................. 27
13.12 – Sale Administration Report...................................................................................... 31
13.2 – Principles for Sale Administration. ................................................................................ 31
13.21 – Contract Obligations. ............................................................................................... 31
13.4 – Inspections. .................................................................................................................... 32
13.41 – Other Inspections and Reviews. ............................................................................... 32
13.42 – Inspection Documentation and Notification. ........................................................... 32
14 - TIMBER SALE AND INTEGRATED RESOURCE CONTRACT FOLDERS ......... 33
14.1 – Contract Files. ................................................................................................................ 33
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11 – TIMBER SALE CONTRACT.
11.2 - Other Contracts
11.21 – Permits.
Administration of FS-2400-1 and FS-2400-8 permits for compliance of permit terms and
conditions is an integral part of implementation of the Region’s Special Forest Products program.
Timber sale administration personnel are expected to play a role, in conjunction with Law
Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) personnel, in administration of the program. Sale
administration personnel are urged to participate in LEI’s Forest Protection Officer program.
12 – SALE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION.
Region 6 has developed and implemented a timber sale administration certification program.
The program recognizes three categories of certification: Sale Administrator, Sale Inspector, and
Regional Forester Representative. Regional Certification standards are found in the R6
Supplement to FSM 2452.4. Full information and details concerning this program can be found
in the November, 2007, Pacific Northwest Region publication, “Timber Sale Administration
Certification and Inspections.”
The Sale Administration timed written exam must be proctored by a Regional Forester’s
Representative.
12.1 - Requirements for Regional Programs
Certified procurement Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) must administer servicetype contract provisions on stewardship contracts. Timber Sale Administrators are urged to
cross-train to become qualified CORs.
Certified Timber Sale Administrators must administer harvest-type contract provisions on
stewardship contracts. Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) are urged to cross-train to
become qualified Sale Administrators.
Contract and Harvest Inspectors may be delegated authority as per 13.11a.
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13 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.
Personnel assigned sale administration and contract administration duties shall be certified. Sale
Administration Trainees are delegated specific authority, and must pass the Timber Sale
Administration written exam. Trainees are assigned to work under the direct supervision and
coaching of a certified Sale Administrator (SA) or Forest Service Representative (FSR).
Contracting Officers (CO) shall delegate FSR responsibilities, by sale name, only to individuals
that are certified Sale Inspectors or to Sale Inspector trainees. Only certified SA’s, or those in
training for certification, shall be delegated sale administration responsibilities. Delegations
shall not be made to those who cannot meet certification requirements within three years of
training.
Employees being trained in Sale Administration generally progress through three steps of
development:
1. Harvest Inspector (HI). The untrained employee begins as a Harvest Inspector (HI).
HI’s are assigned to work for, and learn under, a Journey-Level SA. This continues until the
employee has successfully completed the written portion of the certification examination.
2. Post-Written Exam. At this step, the employee is delegated the authority to
administer all, or certain aspects, of a timber sale. During this phase, the employee receives
training inspections to assist in development to the journey level. When the forest has
determined the employee is performing at a satisfactory level for certification, the employee is
scheduled for the field portion of the certification examination.
3. Journey Level Sale Administrator. The employee is considered to be a Journey
Level SA after satisfactorily completing all portions of the certification examination. After SA’s
have been certified, they receive periodic maintenance reviews to determine that they are still
performing at the certified level. Journey Level Sale Administrators assigned as full time sale
administrators are expected to perform at the GS-10 level or the equivalent.
Sale Administrators assigned to administer FS-2400-13(T) contracts may be titled Contract
Administrator (CA). Harvest Inspectors assigned to administer FS-2400-13(T) contracts may be
titled Inspector (INS). Contract Administrators and Inspectors must be certified as fully
functional Sale Administrators and Harvest Inspectors, respectively.
To assure separation of duties, as described in FSM 6530.3, item 6; FSM 6530.41b, item 6; FSM
6530.42a, item 3; and FSH 6509.11k, Chapter 30.42a, item 4, timber sale administration
personnel are prohibited from being designated as Collection Officers.
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13.1 – Communications.
13.11 – Designations.
13.11a – Normal Operations.
Only personnel with a written delegation of authority will be assigned administrative duties on
timber sale or integrated resource contracts. All assigned work shall be in writing, and specified
to each sale. The authority given by the CO must be exercised by the individual to whom it is
assigned. The assignment of authority and the responsibility of performance go hand in hand.
The FSR cannot re-delegate assigned responsibilities.
Under contract provisions B/BT6.1 and G/GT.1, FSR’s may designate SA’s and CA’s,
Engineering Representatives (ER), Construction Inspectors (COI), and HI’s assigned work on a
timber sale or integrated resource contract. All assigned work shall be in writing. Individuals
assigned specific responsibility, even though responsible for a decision, may need to consult with
technical specialists for advice in order to fulfill that responsibility to satisfactorily protect the
resources, and to meet objectives of the sale and the intent of the contract.
Personnel are expected to be in official uniform while performing administration duties.
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Exhibits 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05 are tables listing contract provisions that authorize or require
specific action by the Forest Service. The tables show the lowest level that a specific action or
authority may be delegated. Specific actions or authorities may be reserved at a higher level. No
listing indicates Contracting Officer authority.
1. Exhibit 01 is for the September/October 1973 issue FS-2400-6(T) contracts;
Exhibit 02 is for the July 2001 issue FS-2400-6(T) contracts;
Exhibit 03 is for the April 2004 issue FS-2400-6(T) contracts;
Exhibit 04 is for the June 2006 issue FS-2400-6(T) contracts;
Exhibit 05 is for the FS-2400-13(T) contracts.
2. The levels shown in the table are for fully functioning journey level sale/contract
administration personnel.
3. The FSR’s or CO’s making the delegation are to review and consider the specific
qualifications of the personnel to whom they are delegating authority.
4. It is intended that the CO will assign only one individual the responsibility to manage
the Integrated Resource Account on a Stewardship Contract.
5. It is expected that delegations of authority to trainee or HI positions be commensurate
with the delegate’s demonstrated performance. However, this does not preclude the use of HI’s
as outlined in FSH 2409.15.
6. These delegations apply to the FS-2400-6 and FS-2400-6T Timber Sale Contract
Provisions, and the FS-2400-13 and FS-2400-13T Integrated Resource Contract provisions.
Delegations are similar for similar provisions of the FS-2400-2, FS-2400-3, and FS-2400-4 series
of Timber Sale Contracts.
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13.11a – Exhibit 01
1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B(T)1.1
B(T)2.131
B(T)2.131
B(T)2.132
B(T)2.134
B(T)2.14
B(T)2.32
B(T)2.37
B(T)2.37
B(T)3.45 &
B3.46
B(T)5.1
B(T)5.1
B(T)5.2
B(T)5.212 &
B(T)5.22
B(T)5.3
B(T)5.41
B(T)5.5
B(T)6.2
B(T)6.23
BT6.3
BT6.3
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to Subdivide Payment Units.
Designate damaged trees for felling.
Agree to leave damaged trees without charge.
Include damaged trees.
Agree to add minor amounts of timber.
Include unintentionally cut timber.
Mark dead or unstable trees. Agree to not
require removal of material which would
damage road or other authorized clearings.
Agree to individual trees for operational
needs.
Agree to minor adjustments less than $10,000
in value.
Bill for liquidated damages.
X
Agree to location and clearing widths of
temporary roads.
Agree to cut and use timber for construction.
Agree to terminus of a specified road.
Agree to adjust timing of staking. Agree to
change in material delivery schedule or
revised delivery area.
Approve Purchaser Credit earned.
Approve road maintenance deposit rate
adjustment or request payment in lieu of
performing maintenance. Establish rates for
roads not listed in C(T)5.411#.
Authorize Purchaser relief of related maintenance costs, commensurate with other uses.
Authorize construction and continued use of
improvements.
Arrange for protective or perpetuative action.
Authorize or reject Purchaser’s request to
release a payment unit for cutting.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release (CO
option to delegate only on sales without FSR)
SA
ER
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
I
HI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 01
1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
Agreement or Action
B(T)6.35
Acceptance of work on a reasonable portion
of a specified road listed in A(T)10.
B(T)6.35
Accept specific requirements of subdivisionpayment unit (such as logging, slash disposal,
erosion control or snag felling).
Execute written notice of acceptance for all
contract requirements on a sale area’s
subdivision / payment unit.
Eliminate subdivision/payment unit.
Agree to not fall or leave trees or pieces.
Agree to felling with tools other than saws or
shears.
Accept high stumps necessary for safe and
efficient conduct of logging.
Agree to alternate method of disposal of
severed stump portions.
Agree to location of landings, tractor roads,
and skid trails prior to construction.
Agree to skid on permanent roads.
Agree to use pull-type arches or dozer blades
wider than tractor or C-frame width.
Agree to other measures to protect stream
courses
Designate streamcourse crossing.
Authorize streamcourse diversion.
Determine the kinds and intensities of erosion
control measures needed to adequately control
erosion.
Agree to alternate meadow protection
measures.
Stake or otherwise designate cross ditches and
water bars.
Agree to alternate erosion control methods on
landings.
Designate cross ditches and water spreading
ditches.
Agree to alternate erosion control measures.
B(T)6.35
B(T)6.35
B(T)6.4
B(T)6.41
B(T)6.412
B(T)6.412
B(T)6.422
B(T)6.423
B(T)6.424
B(T)6.5
B(T)6.5
B(T)6.5
B(T)6.6
B(T)6.61
B(T)6.62
B(T)6.63
B(T)6.64
B(T)6.64
Provision Key:
FSR
SA
ER
C
I
HI
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 01
1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B(T)6.65
B6.8
B6.82
B(T)7.1
B(T)7.2
B(T)7.21
B(T)7.31
B(T)8.2
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
C(T)2.11#
C(T)2.301#
C(T)2.35# &
C(T)2.37
C(T)3.47#
C(T)4.4 &
C(T)4.41
C(T)5.1
(Option 1)
C(T)5.1
(Option 1)
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Agree to not remove temporary installations
at end of season. Agree to not construct
temporary erosion control structures.
Agree to procedures for sample scale.
Agree to means to distinguish mixed timber.
Accept Purchaser’s Fire Plan.
Change dates of fire precautionary period.
Waive requirement; agree on substitute
measures or equipment.
Require further actions by Purchaser.
Grant written permission to complete
performance obligations (except product
removal) after termination date.
Issue oral suspension for immediate threat to
human life or immediate and irreparable
damage to National Forest Resources.
Document breach for Purchaser or PR.
Give written notice of breach with remedy to
Purchaser.
Suspend and lift suspension in consultation
with CO, including ratification of SA/HI/CI
oral suspension.
Agree to add additional timber.
Agree on substitute tree; designate cut or
damaged reserve tree as included timber.
Give notice to leave dead timber & designate
danger trees; agree to make marked trees
included timber.
Agree otherwise to schedule removal of felled
timber subject to rapid deterioration.
Suspend operations for payment not received;
make demand on surety
Agree to design, construction, maintenance,
closure, and obliteration of temporary roads.
Agree to obtain rock from other than
commercial sources.
FSR
SA
ER
X
X
X
X
C
I
HI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
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13.11a – Exhibit 01
1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
C(T)5.12#
C(T)5.21#
C(T)5.211
C(T)5.221#
C(T)5.221#
C(T)5.221#
C(T)5.221#
C(T)5.4#
C(T)5.42#
C(T)5.42#
C(T)5.42
C(T)5.42
C(T)5.42
C(T)5.43#
C(T)6.2
C(T)6.2
C(T)6.2
C(T)6.22 &
C(T)6.22#
(Option 1)
C(T)6.221
C(T)6.3
C(T)6.311
C(T)6.331#
C(T)6.343#
C(T)6.351
C(T)6.4
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to alternate use of roads; agree to
exceptions to road rules; agree to additional
road maintenance requirements.
Approve Purchaser’s schedule of engineering
work or agree to modify completion dates.
Agree to change timing of shop drawings’
approval or rejection.
Approve all alternate storage and plant sites.
Agree to use of material found in excavation.
Approve excavation and removal of material
outside excavation limits.
Approve request to not use designated source.
Amend agreement on commensurate share.
Acceptance of Purchaser road maintenance.
Agree on standards of road and drainage
maintenance.
Agree to required amounts of replacement
surfacing.
Agree to change pre-haul maintenance
requirements.
Agree to remove more than 50 per cent of
included timber before placing surfacing.
Agree to changes and approve plans.
Approve camp permit.
Approve rock source.
Approve operating and restoration plans.
Agree to alternative protection measures.
X
Agree to protection measures.
Approve Purchaser plan of operations and
revisions thereof.
Agree to proposed method of operations.
Agree to alternate methods.
Agree to inspect Purchaser’s equipment.
Conditionally accept road work.
Agree to other methods or stage logging.
SA
ER
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C
I
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
HI
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13.11a – Exhibit 01
1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
Agreement or Action
FSR
C(T)6.404
C(T)6.41
Agree to changes.
Approve other methods or equipment.
C(T)6.412
Agree to alternate methods of marking
stumps.
Agree to alternative or waive treatment of
stumps.
X
Approve yarding/skidding plan.
Stake or mark areas on ground.
Agree to changes.
Agree to changes in protection measures.
Agree to substitute measures and methods and
waive requirements.
Charge timber sale account for waived work
and agree on rates.
Change locations of fireline construction.
Agree to alternate slash schedule
Request personnel and equipment to be
furnished, set time and place to meet FS, and
agree to hours worked for personnel and
equipment.
Agree on alternate A14 site for scaling within
scaling zone.
X
C(T)6.412#
(Option2a)
SA
ER
C
I
HI
X
X
X
REPLACES
C(T)6.412#
C(T)6.42#
C(T)6.6#
C(T)6.6#
C(T)6.61#
C(T)6.7
C(T)6.7
C(T)6.74
C(T)6.74
C(T)6.74#
(Option 1)
C6.81, C6.84
(Option 1)
(d) (i) (1-6)
C(T)6.84
(Option 1)
C(T)6.84#
(Option 1)
C(T)6.852
C(T)7.2 G
C(T)7.2 H
C(T)7.201
Provision Key:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Accountability.
X
Agree on how and when Forest Service will
be notified of late delivery.
Establish value for payment of lost sample
loads.
Grant permission for open fires and smoking.
Approve blasting for other than road building.
Agree to burning by Purchaser
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 01
1973 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Provision Key:
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
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13.11a – Exhibit 02
2001 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
BT1.1
B/BT2.131
B/BT2.131
B/BT2.134
B/BT2.14
B/BT2.32
B/BT2.37
B/BT2.37
B/BT5.1
B/BT5.211
B/BT5.212
B/BT5.22
B/BT5.3
B/BT6.1
B/BT6.2
B/BT6.22
B/BT6.221
B/BT6.222
B/BT6.23
B/BT6.24
B/BT6.25
B/BT6.26
BT6.3
BT6.3
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Agree to Subdivide Payment Units.
Designate damaged trees for felling.
Agree to leave damaged trees without charge.
Agree to add minor amounts of timber.
Include unintentionally cut timber.
Mark dead or unstable trees. Agree to not
require removal of material.
Agree to individual trees for operational
needs.
Agree to minor adjustments involving less
than $10,000 net/total.
Agree to location and clearing widths. Agree
to use and designation of construction timber.
Approve shop drawings and agree to other
than 10 day for shop drawing approval.
Agree to adjust timing of staking.
Agree to changes.
Approve simultaneous use agreement and
revise rates. Agree to eliminate prehaul.
Designate lower level representatives.
Authorize construction and use of
improvements, permit camp, quarry, borrow
pit, storage area.
Determine improvements have continuing
need.
Notify affected parties.
Agree to allow material outside limits or
allow affects to trees, shrubs, and other
natural features.
Arrange for protective or perpetuative action.
Report discoveries.
Report discoveries.
Report discoveries.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release (CO
option to delegate only on sales without FSR)
FSR
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
X
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 16 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 02
2001 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B/BT6.312
B/BT6.33
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.361
B/BT6.4
B/BT6.41
B/BT6.412
B/BT6.412
B/BT6.422
B/BT6.423
B/BT6.424
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.61
B/BT6.63
B/BT6.631
B/BT6.64
B/BT6.65
B/BT6.65
B/BT6.66
B6.8
B6.82
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree on method of construction in sensitive
areas.
Agree to alternate traffic controls and traffic
control plan.
Accept reasonable portion of specified road.
Accept specific requirements on unit (such as
logging, slash disposal, erosion control work,
etc.).
Accept all work on unit.
Eliminate unit.
Conditionally accept road work.
Agree to not fall or leave trees or pieces.
Agree to felling with other tools.
Accept necessary high stumps.
Agree to alternate method of stump disposal.
Agree to location of landings, tractor roads,
and skid trails prior to construction.
Agree to skid on permanent roads.
Agree to equipment with arch/blade wider
than tractor frame.
Agree to other measures.
Designate streamcourse crossing.
Authorize streamcourse diversion.
Agree not to remove trees by endlining.
Designate cross ditches and water bars.
Otherwise direct erosion control on leaveopen temporary roads.
Agree to alternate erosion control methods on
landings.
Designate cross/water spread ditches.
Agree to alternate erosion control measures.
Agree to not remove temporary installations
at end of season. Agree to not construct
temporary erosion control structures.
Agree to procedures for sample scale.
Agree to means to distinguish mixed timber.
X
X
X
X
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 17 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 02
2001 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B6.841
B/BT7.2
B/BT7.21
B/BT8.2
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
C/CT2.11#
C/CT2.32
C3.47#
C/CT5.1#
(Option 1)
C/CT5.1#
(Option 1)
C/CT5.12#
C/CT5.221#
C/CT5.32#
C/CT6.22#
C/CT6.315#
C/CT6.32#
C/CT6.342
C/CT6.35
C/CT6.404#
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Approve haul route; agree on notification of
late loads, and location of checks.
Change dates of fire precautionary period.
Waive requirement; agree on substitute
measures or equipment.
Delay performance.
Issue oral suspension for immediate threat
to human life or immediate and irreparable
damage to National Forest Resources.
Document breach for Purchaser or PR.
Give written notice of breach with remedy
to Purchaser.
Suspend and lift suspension in consultation
with CO, including ratification of SA/HI/CI
oral suspension.
Agree to add timber.
Notify Purchaser of availability
Agree to different schedule.
Agree to all aspects of temporary roads.
X
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Agree to other than commercial rock source.
X
Agree to alternate use of roads, agree to
exceptions to Road Use Rules. Agree to
additional road maintenance.
Agree to use of material found in excavation
outside limits.
Agree to use and establish rates.
Agree to protection measures other than
moving.
Agree to changes in restrictions.
Charge liquidated damages.
Approve mats.
Request inspection prior to moving
equipment, and agree to methods for on-site
cleaning.
Agree to changes.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 18 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 02
2001 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
C/CT6.41#
C/CT6.412
C/CT6.412#
Option 2a
C/CT6.42#
C/CT6.42#
C/CT6.421
C/CT6.6#
C/CT6.6#
C/CT6.7
C/CT6.74#
C/CT6.74#
(Option 1)
CT6.8
C6.83#
(Option 1)
CT6.84
C/CT7.2g
C/CT7.2.h
C/CT7.201
C/CT7.22
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Agree to other methods and equipment, and
accept falling plan.
Agree to alternate methods of marking
stumps.
Agree to alternate or waive stump treatment.
Approve logging plan that complies with the
requirements.
Approve logging plan different from the
requirements.
Agree to landings and transfer points other
than roads and turnouts.
Designate erosion control work on ground.
Agree to changes.
Agree to substitute measures or waive work.
Agree to alternate timing of slash disposal
work.
Request personnel and equipment, set time
and place, agree to hours worked.
Agree to measuring methods.
Determine volume per load.
Agree to methods to alert drivers.
Grant permission for open fires, smoking.
Approve blasting on other than roads.
Agree to burning by Purchaser.
Change precaution class and precautions.
FSR
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 19 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 03
2004 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
BT1.1
B/BT2.131
B/BT2.131
B/BT2.134
B/BT2.14
B/BT2.32
B/BT2.37
B/BT2.37
B/BT5.1
B/BT5.211
B/BT5.212
B/BT5.22
B/BT5.3
B/BT6.1
B/BT6.2
B/BT6.22
B/BT6.221
B/BT6.222
B/BT6.23
B/BT6.24
BT6.3
BT6.3
B/BT6.312
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to Subdivide Payment Units.
Designate damaged trees for felling.
Agree to leave damaged trees without charge.
Agree to add minor amounts of timber.
Include unintentionally cut timber.
Mark dead or unstable trees. Agree to not
require removal of material.
Agree to individual trees for operational
needs.
Agree to minor adjustments involving less
than $10,000 net/total.
Agree to location and clearing widths. Agree
to use and designation of construction timber.
Approve shop drawings and agree to other
than 10 day for shop drawing approval.
Agree to adjust timing of staking.
Agree to changes.
Approve simultaneous use agreement and
revise rates. Agree to eliminate prehaul.
Designate lower level representatives.
Authorize construction and use of
improvements, permit camp, quarry, borrow
pit, storage area.
Determine improvements have continuing
need.
Notify affected parties.
Agree to allow material outside limits or
allow affects to trees, shrubs, and other
natural features.
Arrange for protective or perpetuative action.
Report discoveries.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release (CO
option to delegate only on sales without FSR).
Agree on method of construction in sensitive
areas.
X
SA
HI
ER
X
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 20 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 03
2004 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B/BT6.33
B/BT6.35
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.361
B/BT6.4
B/BT6.41
B/BT6.412
B/BT6.412
B/BT6.422
B/BT6.423
B/BT6.424
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.61
B/BT6.63
B/BT6.631
B/BT6.64
B/BT6.65
B/BT6.65
B/BT6.66
B6.8
B6.82
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to alternate traffic controls and traffic
control plan.
Request inspection prior to moving
equipment, and agree to methods for on-site
cleaning.
Accept specific requirements on unit (such as
logging, slash disposal, erosion control work,
etc.).
Accept reasonable portion of specified road.
Accept all work on unit.
Eliminate unit.
Conditionally accept road work.
Agree to not fall or leave trees or pieces.
Agree to felling with other tools.
Accept necessary high stumps.
Agree to alternate method of stump disposal.
Agree to location of landings, tractor roads,
and skid trails prior to construction.
Agree to skid on permanent roads.
Agree to equipment with arch/blade wider
than tractor frame.
Agree to other measures.
Designate streamcourse crossing.
Authorize streamcourse diversion.
Agree not to remove trees by endlining.
Designate cross ditches and water bars.
Otherwise direct erosion control on leaveopen temporary roads.
Agree to alternate erosion control methods on
landings.
Designate cross and water spread ditches.
Agree to alternate erosion control measures.
Agree to not remove temporary installations
at end of season. Agree to not construct
temporary erosion control structures.
Agree to procedures for sample scale.
Agree to means to distinguish mixed timber.
X
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 21 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 03
2004 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B6.841
B/BT7.2
B/BT7.21
B/BT8.2
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
C/CT2.11#
C/CT2.32
C3.47#
C/CT5.1#
(Option 1)
C/CT5.1#
(Option 1)
C/CT5.12#
C/CT5.221#
C/CT5.32#
C/CT6.22#
C/CT6.315#
C/CT6.32#
C/CT6.41#
C/CT6.412
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Approve haul route; agree on notification of
late loads, and location of checks.
Change dates of fire precautionary period.
Waive requirement; agree on substitute
measures or equipment.
Delay performance.
Issue oral suspension for immediate threat to
human life or immediate and irreparable
damage to National Forest Resources.
Document breach for Purchaser or PR.
Give written notice of breach with remedy to
Purchaser.
Suspend and lift suspension in consultation
with CO, including ratification of SA/HI/CI
oral suspension.
Agree to add timber.
Notify Purchaser of availability
Agree to different schedule.
Agree to all aspects of temporary roads.
X
Agree to other than commercial rock source.
X
Agree to alternate use of roads, agree to
exceptions to Road Use Rules. Agree to
additional road maintenance.
Agree to use of material found in excavation
outside limits.
Agree to use and establish rates.
Agree to protection measures other than
moving.
Agree to changes in restrictions.
Charge liquidated damages.
Agree to other methods and equipment, and
accept falling plan.
Agree to alternate methods of marking
stumps.
X
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 22 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 03
2004 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
C/CT6.412#
Option 2a
C/CT6.42#
C/CT6.42#
C/CT6.6#
C/CT6.6#
C/CT6.7
C/CT6.74#
C/CT6.74#
(Option 1)
CT6.8
C6.83#
(Option 1)
CT6.84
C/CT7.2g
C/CT7.2.h
C/CT7.201
C/CT7.22
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Agree to alternate or waive stump treatment.
Approve logging plan that complies with the
requirements.
Approve logging plan different from the
requirements.
Designate erosion control work on ground.
Agree to changes.
Agree to substitute measures or waive work.
Agree to alternate timing of slash disposal
work.
Request personnel and equipment, set time
and place, agree to hours worked.
Agree to measuring methods.
Determine volume per load.
Agree to methods to alert drivers.
Grant permission for open fires and smoking.
Approve blasting on other than roads.
Agree to burning by Purchaser.
Change precaution class and precautions.
FSR
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 23 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 04
2006 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
BT1.1
B/BT2.131
B/BT2.131
B/BT2.134
B/BT2.14
B/BT2.32
B/BT2.37
B/BT2.37
B/BT5.1
B/BT5.211
B/BT5.212
B/BT5.22
B/BT5.3
B/BT6.1
B/BT6.2
B/BT6.22
B/BT6.221
B/BT6.222
B/BT6.23
B/BT6.24
BT6.3
BT6.3
B/BT6.311
B/BT6.312
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to Subdivide Payment Units.
Designate damaged trees for felling.
Agree to leave damaged trees without charge.
Agree to add minor amounts of timber.
Include unintentionally cut timber.
Mark dead or unstable trees. Agree to not
require removal of material.
Agree to individual trees for operational
needs.
Agree to minor adjustments involving less
than $10,000 net/total.
Agree to location and clearing widths. Agree
to use and designation of construction timber.
Approve shop drawings and agree to other
than 10 day for shop drawing approval.
Agree to adjust timing of staking.
Agree to changes.
Approve simultaneous use agreement and
revise rates. Agree to eliminate prehaul.
Designate lower level representatives.
Authorize construction and use of
improvements, permit camp, quarry, borrow
pit, storage area.
Determine improvements have continuing
need.
Notify affected parties.
Agree to allow material outside limits or
allow affects to trees, shrubs, and other
natural features.
Arrange for protective or perpetuative action.
Report discoveries.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit release (CO
option to delegate only on sales without FSR).
Agree to plan of operations.
Agree on method of construction in sensitive
areas.
X
SA
HI
ER
X
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 24 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 04
2006 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B/BT6.33
B/BT6.35
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.36
B/BT6.361
B/BT6.4
B/BT6.41
B/BT6.412
B/BT6.412
B/BT6.422
B/BT6.423
B/BT6.424
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.5
B/BT6.61
B/BT6.63
B/BT6.631
B/BT6.64
B/BT6.65
B/BT6.65
B/BT6.66
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to alternate traffic controls and traffic
control plan.
Request inspection prior to moving
equipment, and agree to methods for on-site
cleaning.
Accept specific requirements on unit (such as
logging, slash disposal, erosion control work,
etc.).
Accept reasonable portion of specified road.
Accept all work on unit.
Eliminate unit.
Conditionally accept road work.
Agree to not fall or leave trees or pieces.
Agree to felling with other tools.
Accept necessary high stumps.
Agree to alternate method of stump disposal.
Agree to location of landings, tractor roads,
and skid trails prior to construction.
Agree to skid on permanent roads.
Agree to equipment with arch/blade wider
than tractor frame.
Agree to other measures.
Designate streamcourse crossing.
Authorize streamcourse diversion.
Agree not to remove trees by endlining.
Designate cross ditches and water bars.
Otherwise direct erosion control on leaveopen temporary roads.
Agree to alternate erosion control methods on
landings.
Designate cross and water spread ditches.
Agree to alternate erosion control measures.
X
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Agree to not remove temporary installations
at end of season. Agree to not construct
temporary erosion control structures.
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
R6 SUPPLEMENT FSH 2409.15-2008-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2008
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
2409.15, 10
Page 25 of 33
FSH 2409.15 – TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 10 – FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMBER SALE CONTRACTING
13.11a – Exhibit 04
2006 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
B6.8
B6.82
B6.841
B/BT7.2
B/BT7.21
B/BT8.2
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
B/BT9.3
C/CT2.11#
C3.47#
C/CT5.1#
(Option 1)
C/CT5.1#
(Option 1)
C/CT5.12#
C/CT5.221#
C/CT5.32#
C/CT6.22#
C/CT6.315#
C/CT6.32#
C/CT6.41#
C/CT6.412
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to procedures for sample scale.
Agree to means to distinguish mixed timber.
Approve haul route; agree on notification of
late loads, and location of checks.
Change dates of fire precautionary period.
Waive requirement; agree on substitute
measures or equipment.
Delay performance.
Issue oral suspension for immediate threat to
human life or immediate and irreparable
damage to National Forest Resources.
Document breach for Purchaser or PR.
Give written notice of breach with remedy to
Purchaser.
Suspend and lift suspension in consultation
with CO, including ratification of SA/HI/CI
oral suspension.
Agree to add timber.
Agree to different schedule.
Agree to all aspects of temporary roads.
X
X
X
Agree to other than commercial rock source.
X
Agree to alternate use of roads, agree to
exceptions to Road Use Rules. Agree to
additional road maintenance.
Agree to use of material found in excavation
outside limits.
Agree to use and establish rates.
Agree to protection measures other than
moving.
Agree to changes in restrictions.
Charge liquidated damages.
Agree to other methods and equipment, and
accept falling plan.
Agree to alternate methods of marking
stumps.
X
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 04
2006 Contract Issue – FS-2400-6(T)
Contract
Provision
C/CT6.412#
Option 2a
C/CT6.42#
C/CT6.42#
C/CT6.6#
C/CT6.6#
C/CT6.7
C/CT6.74#
C/CT6.74#
(Option 1)
CT6.8
C6.83#
(Option 1)
CT6.84
(Option 1)
C/CT7.2g
C/CT7.2.h
C/CT7.201
C/CT7.22
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Agree to alternate or waive stump treatment.
Approve logging plan that complies with the
requirements.
Approve logging plan different from the
requirements.
Designate erosion control work on ground.
Agree to changes.
Agree to substitute measures or waive work.
Agree to alternate timing of slash disposal
work.
Request personnel and equipment, set time
and place, agree to hours worked.
Agree to measuring methods.
Determine volume per load.
FSR
SA
HI
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Agree to use of Paint by Purchaser
X
Grant permission for open fires and smoking.
Approve blasting on other than roads.
Agree to burning by Purchaser.
Change precaution class and precautions.
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 05
FS-2400-13(T) - Stewardship
Contract
Provision
BT.1
C/CT.1.3.1
C/CT.1.3.1
C/CT.1.3.4
C/CT.1.4
C/CT.3.2
C/CT.3.7
C/CT.3.7
F/FT.1
F/FT.2.1.1
F/FT.2.1.2
F/FT.2.2
F/FT.3
G/GT.1
G/GT.2
G/GT.2.2
G/GT.2.2.1
G/GT.2.2.2
G/GT.2.3
G/GT.2.4
GT.3
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
FSR
Agree to Subdivide Payment Units.
Designate damaged trees for felling.
Agree to leave damaged trees without
charge.
Agree to add minor amounts of timber.
Include unintentionally cut timber.
Mark dead or unstable trees. Agree to
not require removal of material.
Agree to individual trees for operational
needs.
Agree to minor adjustments involving
less than $10,000 net/total.
Agree to location and clearing widths.
Agree to use and designation of
construction timber.
Approve shop drawings & agree to other
than 10 day for shop drawing approval.
Agree to adjust timing of staking.
Agree to changes.
Approve simultaneous use agreement &
revise rates. Agree to eliminate prehaul.
Designate lower level representatives.
Authorize construction and use of
improvements, permit camp, quarry,
borrow pit, storage area.
Determine improvements have
continuing need.
Notify affected parties.
Agree to allow material outside limits
or allow affects to trees, shrubs, and
other natural features.
Arrange for protective or perpetuative
action.
Report discoveries.
Authorize or reject Payment Unit
release.
X
CA
INS
ER
X
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 05
FS-2400-13(T) - Stewardship
Contract
Provision
GT.3
G/GT.3.3
G/GT.3.5
G/GT.3.6
G/GT.3.6
G/GT.3.6
G/GT.3.6
G/GT.3.6.1
G/GT.4
G/GT.4.1
G/GT.4.1.2
G/GT.4.1.2
G/GT.4.2.2
G/GT.4.2.3
G/GT.4.2.4
G/GT.5
G/GT.5
G/GT.5
G/GT.6.1
G/GT.6.3
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Authorize or reject Payment Unit
release (CO option to delegate only on
contracts without FSR).
Agree to alternate traffic controls and
traffic control plan.
Request inspection prior to moving
equipment, and agree to methods for
on-site cleaning.
Accept specific requirements on harvest
unit (such as logging, slash disposal,
erosion control work, etc.) that is NOT
related to credits or cash.
Accept reasonable portion of specified
road.
Accept unit as completed, and accept
stewardship work as completed, related
to credits or cash.
Eliminate unit.
Conditionally accept road work.
Agree to not fall or leave trees or
pieces.
Agree to felling with other tools.
Accept necessary high stumps.
Agree to alternate method of stump
disposal.
Agree to location of landings, tractor
roads, and skid trails prior to
construction.
Agree to skid on permanent roads.
Agree to equipment with arch/blade
wider than tractor frame.
Agree to other measures.
Designate streamcourse crossing.
Authorize streamcourse diversion.
Agree not to remove trees by endlining.
Designate cross ditches and water bars.
FSR
CA
INS
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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13.11a – Exhibit 05
FS-2400-13(T) - Stewardship
Contract
Provision
G/GT.6.3.1
G/GT.6.4
G/GT.6.5
G/GT.6.5
G/GT.6.6
G.8
G.8.2
G.8.4.1
H/HT.2
H/HT.2.1
I/IT.2
J/JT.3
J/JT.3
J/JT.3
J/JT.3
K-C/KT-CT.1.1#
K-C/KT-CT.3.2.3
K-D.4.7#
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Otherwise direct erosion control on
leave-open temporary roads.
Agree to alternate erosion control
methods on landings.
Designate cross and water spread
ditches.
Agree to alternate erosion control
measures.
Agree to not remove temporary
installations at end of season. Agree to
not construct temporary erosion control
structures.
Agree to procedures for sample scale.
Agree to means to distinguish mixed
timber.
Approve haul route; agree on
notification of late loads, and location
of checks.
Change dates of fire precautionary
period.
Waive requirement; agree on substitute
measures or equipment.
Delay performance.
Issue oral suspension for immediate
threat to human life or immediate and
irreparable damage to National Forest
Resources.
Document breach for Purchaser or PR.
Give written notice of breach with
remedy to Purchaser.
Suspend and lift suspension in
consultation with CO, including
ratification of SA/HI/CI oral
suspension.
Agree to add timber.
Notify Purchaser of availability
Agree to different schedule.
FSR
CA
INS
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
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13.11a – Exhibit 05
FS-2400-13(T) - Stewardship
Contract
Provision
K-F/KT-FT.1.0.1#
K-F/KT-FT.1.0.1#
K-F/KT-FT.1.2#
K-F/KT-FT.2.2.1#
K-F/KT-FT.3.2#
K-G/KT-GT.2.2#
K-G/KT-GT.3.1.5#
K-G/KT-GT.3.2#
K-G/KT-GT.4.1#
K-G/KT-GT.4.1.7
K-G/KT-GT.4.1.8#
K-G/KT-GT.4.2#
K-G/KT-GT.4.2#
K-G/KT-GT.6.0#
K-G/KT-GT.6.0#
K-G/KT-GT.8
K-G.8.3.1#
K-G/KT-GT.8.1.1
K-G/KT-GT.9#
K-H/KT-HT.2
K-H/KT-HT.2
K-H/KT-HT.3.2
K-H/KT-HT.2.2
Provision Key:
Agreement or Action
Agree to all aspects of temporary roads.
Agree to other than commercial rock
source.
Agree to alternate use of roads, agree to
exceptions to Road Use Rules. Agree
to additional road maintenance.
Agree to use of material found in
excavation outside limits.
Agree to use and establish rates.
Agree to protection measures other than
moving.
Agree to changes in restrictions.
Charge liquidated damages.
Agree to other methods and equipment,
and accept falling plan.
Agree to alternate methods of marking
stumps.
Agree to alternate or waive stump
treatment.
Approve logging plan that complies
with the requirements.
Approve logging plan different from the
requirements.
Designate erosion control work on
ground.
Agree to changes.
Agree to measuring methods.
Determine volume per load.
Agree to methods to alert drivers.
Accept specific requirements of
stewardship projects.
Grant permission for open fires and
smoking.
Approve blasting on other than roads.
Agree to burning by Purchaser.
Change precaution class and
precautions.
FSR
CA
INS
ER
CI
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
“B” or “C” refers to provisions in scaled timber sales.
“BT” or “CT” refers to provisions in tree measurement sales only.
“B(T)” or “C(T)” refers to both.
“#” refers to fill-in section of provision.
CO reserves all authority on Agreements or Actions not listed.
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13.12 – Sale Administration Report.
Timber Sale Administration Inspection Report (Form R6-FS-2400-130) shall be used by CO,
FSR, and Sale Inspectors to document internal sale administration inspections. Such reports are
in some aspects similar to performance evaluations and will not be available to the purchaser or
public; nor will they be part of the timber sale folder.
Timber Sale Inspection Report (Form R6-FS-2400-131) shall be used to document all
sale/contract area inspections. Use of this form, as well as any additional correspondence, shall
be guided by the following:
1. A complete record of work needed, with follow-up documentation, work
accomplished, work determined acceptable, and units accepted must be provided for the life of
the sale.
2. Documentation, with applicable contract provision citations, should be legible, clear,
concise, complete (what, why, when, where, how), and directed to the purchaser (not a diary).
Use of sketch maps and diagrams is encouraged.
3. Reports should be written, discussed and signature obtained (purchaser’s designated
representative) in the field at the time of inspection or agreement. In a rare circumstance when
this is not possible, the report should be mailed or hand delivered by the next day.
4. Agreements shall be clearly and concisely documented in writing and executed,
signed by both parties, in advance of implementation and made in accordance with delegated
authorities.
13.2 – Principles for Sale Administration.
13.21 – Contract Obligations.
Fulfilling the terms and conditions of the timber sale and integrated resource contracts must be
assured by asking no more and accepting no less than the contract requirements.
8. Planning. The CO or FSR shall write clear and consistent direction to the SA/CA,
emphasizing work priorities for each contract and priorities between contracts.
In order to provide for quality contract administration, staffing levels should be based on the
annual sales program for the forest or districts. While this varies greatly from year to year, the
rule of thumb should be not more than two active sales, with a total of four working sides
ongoing concurrently, for each certified SA/CA.
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9. Safety. FSR’s, SA’s and CA’s shall develop and annually review a Job Hazard
Analysis for contract administration. Each contract should be evaluated and any unique or
unusual condition addressed; for example, helicopter logging, explosives. A copy of the analysis
should be readily available to the contract officers.
13.4 – Inspections.
Inspections are a key step in the internal control system to assure that everyone at all levels is
working toward, or meeting, Forest Service standards for timber sale and integrated resource
contract administration. Inspections are an evaluation process wherein underlying causes are
identified and corrective action noted. Once this information is available through the inspection
process, it is the responsibility of supervisors and management to take advantage of this
information and correct deficiencies in performance (Sec. 12.)
Effective control by management can only be exercised when decisions are made based on full
disclosure of all the facts, alternatives, and consequences.
6. Sale Administrator Certification Maintenance Inspections. To maintain certification
as a Sale Administrator, a Sale Administrator must successfully complete a formal maintenance
inspection by a Sale Inspector or Regional Forester’s Representative. The minimum frequency is
once every three years. The objective of these inspections is to measure performance against
Regional standards.
13.41 – Other Inspections and Reviews.
Resource Specialists’ reviews should be coordinated through the District Ranger/FSR to
minimize impacts on sale operations.
13.42 – Inspection Documentation and Notification.
1. CO, FSR, SA, CA ER, HI, INS and/or CI’s shall document inspections of timber sales
and integrated resource projects on Forms R6-FS-2400-131 (Timber Sale Inspection
Report) or FS-7700-42 (Specified Road Construction Agreement and/or Notice). Forms
with original signatures shall be filed in the official contract folder.
2. Certified Inspector, FSR, CO, and RFR inspections require Form R6-FS-2400-130 to
document performance. Copies shall not be filed in the official contract folder.
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14 - TIMBER SALE AND INTEGRATED RESOURCE CONTRACT FOLDERS
The official contract folder shall be co-located and maintained with the CO, and shall be secured
from unsupervised access.
The official timber sale contract and integrated resource contract folder shall contain all of the
filed original documents, with original signatures.
The presale folder, secured at the time of advertisement or solicitation, need not be co-located
with the CO.
14.1 – Contract Files.
All information contained in the timber sale and integrated resource contract folder is available
for supervised public inspection with the exception of individual or corporate financial
information, such as that concerning net worth, documents that are deliberative in nature (for
example, claims analysis and incomplete design changes), and Plan of Operations and annual
Operating Schedule. Information of a proprietary nature may also be exempt. Requests for
inspection of any questionable material should be coordinated through Forest FOIA
Coordinators.